Taco Bell slated for Lower Macungie Township

By next summer, a new Taco Bell will join the retailers near Hamilton Crossings shopping center in Lower Macungie Township.

Scott Horner, vice president of Colliers International’s office in Upper Macungie Township, brokered the deal, according to a news release.

This site plan shows where a Taco Bell and an office building will be constructed. (Submitted) –

Situated on a 2.5-acre lot at 5374 and 5392 Hamilton Blvd., the eatery will feature a 2,753-square-foot-restaurant with a drive-thru in the front of the property.

Construction is set to begin at the site in the coming months with a potential opening in summer 2020.

In addition to Taco Bell, construction workers will build a 9,600-square-foot, two-story, commercial retail building in the rear of the property. The proposed building includes parking, stormwater facilities and landscaping and is available for sale or lease.

Reporter Brian Pedersen covers construction, development, warehousing and real estate and keeps you up to date on the changing landscape of our community. He can be reached at brianp@lvb.com or 610-807-9619, ext. 4108. Follow him on Twitter @BrianLehigh.